Which description seems like the best conclusion for a story about a boy named tex who is excited about his first three-day hiking and camping trip in the foothills of south carolina? a) tex woke up instantly and far before daylight; he was so excited about his camping trip that he couldn't sleep another wink! b) one foot after another, tex felt himself leaving the parking lot for the wild unpredictable beauty of the forest, trails, and campsites ahead. c) after his three-day hike, tex knew that he'd never forget his amazing experience and that he'd probably get the best sleep of his life tonight! d) "make sure the straps on your backpack are tight, but not too tight," said tex's father as he put his own backpack on to get ready for their hike into the woods.

The correct answer is C) After his three-day hike, Tex knew that he'd never forget his amazing experience and that he'd probably get the best sleep of his life tonight!

Explanation:

In narratives including stories, the conclusion refers to a final comment or result of a set of events. This implies, in the case presented the conclusion is related to the result or what happened after Tex completed the trip including positive or negative outcomes. According to this the best conclusion is "After his three-day hike, Tex knew that he'd never forget his amazing experience and that he'd probably get the best sleep of his life tonight!" because this is the only option that explains the outcome or result of all the events that possibly occur during the story; also this option helps the narrator or author to close the story by indicating the outcome of it.

answer: i chose a.

explanation:

active voice: my father cut the tree.

passive voice: the tree was cut by my father.

active voice: people buy newspapers every day.

passive voice: newspapers are bought (by people) every day.

active voice: people have been using movies as political propaganda since world war ii.

passive voice: movies have been used as political propaganda since world war ii.

active voice: donna gave me my birthday present.

passive voice: i was given my birthday present (by donna). / my birthday present was given to me (by donna).

active voice: mom will leave the keys on the counter.

passive voice: the keys will be left (by mom) on the counter.

the words in parentheses are the agent of the passive voice and can be omitted when obvious, generic, or simply unnecessary.